Federal Legislative Branch
What is the name of the group that heads the federal legislative branch?
Congress
The legislative branch has the power to make...
laws for the nation
Which article of the Constitution discusses the Judicial Branch?
Article III
President is the head of the U.S. military, another name for that would be?.
Commander in Chief
What is a proposed law (rough draft) called?
Bill
What is the main job of the President?
To carry out/enforce/execute federal (U.S.) laws
What is the civics word for two houses?
bicameral
The legislative branch raises revenue ($) by collecting ________.
taxes
Which article of the Constitution discusses the Legislative Branch?
Article I
The president can issue executive orders and pardons when he wears this "hat".
Chief Executive
Does the proposed law have to pass both houses of Congress?
Yes
How long is a president's term of office? Who takes over if a President dies or is unable to serve?
Four years/Vice President
What are the two houses of Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
Regulate interstate commerce is a power of this branch. What does it mean?
Control trade between the 50 states
Which article of the Constitution discusses the Executive Branch?
Article II
The President directs the foreign policy of the U.S.
What is Chief Diplomat?
Who can approve the proposed law and sign it into law or veto (reject) it?
The President
The President ___________ Secretaries to his cabinet to advise him in specific areas.
appoints
How many members are in the House and Senate?
435 and 100
Congress has the power to declare...
war
Which branch interprets the laws of the land?
Judicial Branch
The president speaks to Congress during the State of the Union Address
Chief Legislator
How can Congress override (overrule) a veto?
If each house of Congress passes the bill again with a two-thirds vote
Who actually votes for the president?
Electors in the Electoral College.
How is the number of representatives for a state determined?
Based on its population, according to the census every ten years
Congress approves the annual
budget
What principle protects the separation of powers?
Checks and balances
The president helps to campaign for fellow party members in the upcoming election.
Chief of Party
What are the 5 BASIC steps a bill must go through in each house of Congress before it can be sent to the president?
A bill is...
1. Introduced (in either the House or Senate)
2. Committee reviews the bill.
3. Debate is held on the floor of the house.
4. Vote is taken.
5. Sent to the second house to repeat the process.
What are the requirements to become president?
Must be a natural born citizen (a citizen at birth), at least 35 years of age, and a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years